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Arts Centre Chamber Series: Voices of Ōtākaro Join talented musicians from UC Music and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and hear the poetry of Mary Oliver, Federuci García Lorca, local texts from the Ōtākaro River Trail, waiata and more, brought to life by vocalists Zara Ballara, Naomi Ferguson, and Yumeka Hildreth. With compositions by Reuben de Lautour…
Signs are being put up at the entrances to Council reserves on the Port Hills, reminding the public that lambing is in progress and that dog owners must keep their dogs on a leash at all times or risk a $300 fine. “Enjoy your walks but please respect the farmers and their livestock at this…
The festival, produced by Christchurch City Council, will see 13 acts play across four stages. After disbanding more than 20 years ago in 2003, Slim is marking their return to the stage with a full-length album release of deep cuts from recording sessions between 1998 and 2000. The album, Eating the Dirt, is now available…
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board today endorsed the Council’s business case for a new Pages Road bridge and upgrade to surrounding streets. The funding will come from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF). Mayor Phil Mauger says this is great news after years of waiting by Christchurch residents. “The Pages Road bridge…
Ngāti Wheke have been seeking the return of the urupā since the 1920s and last week’s transfer is the culmination of the most recent efforts, which began seven years ago. Following strenuous petition from the hapū, Christchurch City Council applied to the Department of Conservation earlier this year to revoke the site’s reserve status, enabling…
The road had restricted access after being affected by land instability following the heavy rainfall that hit the region. The decision to reopen this week is based on an independent draft geotechnical report that evaluates data from borehole drilling completed onsite in July. Some minor repairs, required after the drilling, will be completed before the…
Super Round 2026 will combine world-class rugby with live music and family-friendly fun, as fans from across New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and the Pacific come together to celebrate a historic festival of footy in Christchurch. Set for Round 11 of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, from April 24 to 26, 10 teams will descend…
The War Memorial Library at 372 Riccarton Road was built in 1919 to commemorate residents who served in World War I. The library subsequently became a place to honour soldiers with links to the area who served in World War II and later conflicts, and was run by volunteers until its closure in 2017 due…
That’s the focus of the second Christchurch Conversation of 2025 – how we can communicate about climate change in ways that will empower people and governments to act. Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, Communicating Climate Change is being held from 6-7.30pm on Tuesday 19 August in the TSB Space at Tūranga….
2025 Arts Canterbury Art Show The Arts Canterbury annual Art Show is on this weekend, fundraising to provide support for local artists. More than 80 Art Canterbury artists will exhibit at the show, displaying traditional paintings and drawings, as well as sculptures, artworks created from glass, metal sculptures, jewellery and more. Head to the Cashmere…
Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters Gavin Hutchison says the water pipes are coming to the end of their life and need to be upgraded. “The renewal is being carried out in three stages and is scheduled for completion in early 2026,” says Mr Hutchison. “This will help us meet increasing demands on our…
The Government is seeking feedback on “pillar 1” of its three-pillar proposal to help inform the policy as part of its broader reform of the resource management system. Pillar 1 focuses on freeing up land for urban development, including removing unnecessary planning barriers, to help address the underlying causes of New Zealand’s housing supply shortage….
A grant from Christchurch City Council’s Community Waterways Partnership Fund enabled the Styx Living Laboratory Trust to purchase the equipment, which is being used to monitor water quality. “We’re concerned that increased development, particularly in the top of the catchment, is having negative effects on the health of the river, such as sediment smothering cobbles…
The one-weekend-old celebration of architectural excellence is returning for its sixth edition on 1-3 May 2026 to shine the light on Christchurch’s buildings and landscapes of architectural, cultural and historical significance. The festival has grown from strength to strength since its 2021 inception, with increasing and diversifying participation from both attendees and collaborators indicating a…
Crown Infrastructure Delivery (CID) Project Director, Alistair Young, says the Show Courts area is about the size of a supermarket. “This 2,900-square-metre space has been purpose-built to host televised games and high-performance sport, with retractable grandstands flanking the central court, ready to roll out for spectators. It’s also large enough to accommodate three basketball or…
Eight people will contest Christchurch’s mayoralty, while 40 people are standing for Council seats. Three Council seats have received one candidate, meaning the current Councillor will be re-elected unopposed. These are: Harewood Ward Waimairi Ward Hornby Ward Seventy people will contest the Community Board positions. View the list of candidates for Christchurch here. Election Officer…
Family History Expo Christchurch City Libraries is hosting a weekend celebrating family history. Come along to the Family History Expo at Tūranga from 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday and find out more about DNA, how to trace your Scottish and Irish ancestors, learn about your Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu, the challenge of AI in family…
Each has been developed by an internationally recognised contemporary artist and will offer visitors an immersive and unforgettable experience. Peter Robinson: Charcoal Drawing Don’t let the title fool you – leading Aotearoa artist Peter Robinson (Kāi Tahu) is always thinking outside the square, and well beyond the limits of a sheet of paper. His upcoming exhibition…
Nominations close at noon on Friday 1 August. However, as of Wednesday 30 July, the Fendalton ward is yet to receive a candidate. The Fendalton, Coastal, Spreydon, Lyttelton, Mount Herbert and Akaroa Community Board positions are also needing further candidates to fill the two vacancies. View the candidates for Christchurch confirmed so far. Nominations opened…
Roll Call – A Survey of Ōtautahi Urban Art and Artists is part of the city’s street art programme and will shine a light on more than 60 urban creatives, from established to emerging artists. It features work by graffiti and mural artists, street artists and photographers, tattooists and fine art practitioners. Some of the…
And last year the Christchurch City Council’s Summer with your Neighbours funding helped them reach further into the Hillmorton community to meet new people. The Mokihi community has four large beds with around a dozen people regularly tending the gardens on a Wednesday and Saturday each week. “The whole idea of it was…
The redevelopment of the park has been ongoing since 2021, with the heritage gates restored and rededicated, new sports grounds and recreational spaces complete, and over 11,000 native trees and shrubs put in the ground. Construction of the community centre and changing rooms are underway, and now it’s time to start planning the park’s…
Vanuatu Bislama Language Week tree planting Come along to Rutland Reserve this Sunday 27 July to celebrate the beginning of Vanuata Bislama Language Week. Around 300 native trees and plants will be put in the ground to mark the official launch of the Language Week. The Vanuatu high commissioner, CEO of Ministry of Pacific peoples…
But Election Officer Warwick Lampp would prefer you didn’t wait until then. “Now is the time to take action if you are intending to stand for the mayoralty, a council seat or a community board. Key dates Friday 1 August Nominations close at noon. Electoral roll closes at 5pm. Tuesday, 9 September Voting and…
“We’re getting into the business end of the project now with landscaping and external works well underway,” says Christchurch City Council Project Director Kent Summerfield in a new video released today. The external works are now “particularly advanced” at the southern end of the site, which backs onto Tuam Street in central Christchurch. “In total,…
Dogwatch, Kowhai Vet, Avonside Wainoni Vet Clinic and Christchurch City Council are teaming up to give out free parvo vaccinations and microchips for dogs over six months old in the Eastgate Mall car park on Wednesday 23 July and Saturday 26 July. Parvo virus is a highly contagious and often fatal disease. It can survive…
Over the past year there were 470 registered Charlies in the city, with Bella and Poppy not far behind on 451 and 440 and Luna rounding out the top four with 411. Ruby (369), Max (361), Molly (353), Daisy (327), Archie (292) and Frankie (286) were all in the chase for top 10. Meanwhile nature…
City Infrastructure General Manager Brent Smith says the Te Kaha Surrounding Streets package of work has wrapped up about four months ahead of schedule. “We want to thank all the local businesses, residents and commuters for their understanding and patience during construction. “The stadium sits at the heart of a busy neighbourhood, and while we…
The report provides an overview of the strategic, financial, and governance context that will shape Council decision-making over the next three years. Read the report here. Developed to support informed participation in the democratic process, the report provides key insights for both prospective candidates and voters. It outlines organisational priorities, financial performance and forecasts, major…
Halswell Quarry Volunteer Planting Day Pop along to Halswell Quarry Park to help plant native plants from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, in association with Trees for Canterbury. Look for directions outside the single-storey stone cottage on the main driveway of Halswell Quarry Park. Housing Cooperative Tour Take a group tour of a Housing Cooperative…